Job Description

Be part of something bigger. At the Y, every day is an opportunity to make a lasting difference by helping others feel safe and confident in the water.

The Summit YMCA, a branch of the Summit Area YMCA (SAY), is seeking energetic and passionate Swim Instructors to join our aquatics team. The Swim Instructor provides direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for participants in swim lessons. Instructors follow YMCA Swim Lesson guidelines and ensure a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment for all.

You might be the right candidate if:

• You enjoy swimming and want to share your skills with others.
• You have a passion for working with children
• You are a people person who enjoys making connections and building relationships.
• You want to make a difference in the community.
• You are a skilled swimmer and can also tread water.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead engaging and safe swim lessons following YMCA guidelines
• Create a positive, supportive environment where swimmers can build skills and confidence
• Maintain active supervision of all participants and respond quickly when assistance is needed
• Build strong relationships with members, participants, and families
• Share information about aquatics programs and encourage participation
• Track attendance and swimmer progress as required
• Attend staff meetings and complete required trainings
• Follow all YMCA policies and safety procedures, including incident reporting
• Set up and put away equipment; report any maintenance or safety concerns
• Support and guide class aides as needed

Salary & Benefits:

Salary range for this role is $17.00- $20/hour, based on experience. This Part Time position is scheduled to work up to 25 hours per week. The Summit Area YMCA offers generous employee benefits including a free YMCA membership, discounts on family membership, continued professional development training, and 12% salary contribution to your retirement plan upon eligibility.

Schedule & Availability Requirements:

Swim Instructors are required to work a minimum of two weekday shifts and one weekend shift

Typical lesson times include: Weekdays: 4:00 PM – 6:45 PM, Saturdays: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, and Sundays: 3:00 PM – 6:20 PM

At the Summit Area YMCA, we are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation. Our main purpose is to strengthen community. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone can reach their full potential and we strive to live our cause with purpose every day. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we believe that we’re stronger when we come together.

Requirements

• Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• Must obtain YMCA Swim Instructor certification within 1st year of employment.
• Ability to obtain Certifications in CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification and Emergency Oxygen within 1st year of employment.
• At least 15 years of age.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The swim Instructor must be able to remain in water for up to 4.5 hours at a time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands or arms; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may be required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear.